Shanghai Airport to Bund Transfer
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Overview
How do you get from Shanghai Airport to The Bund? The three options are an airport taxi, public transport and a private transfer, and for most travellers the private transfer wins on price, comfort and time. Haqqi Tours' Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer gives you a driver at the arrivals exit, a clean vehicle with room for your luggage, and a fixed cost confirmed on WhatsApp in advance. , depending on traffic. The Bund is Shanghai's historic riverfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu district, about 45 km west of Pudong Airport.
Highlights
- Private Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Shanghai Airport to your hotel in The Bund
- Arrive rested for Riverside promenade and Lujiazui views and Historic banks and the Customs House
- Flight tracking or a fixed pickup time, with up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports)
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
Full Description
Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer: the easiest way to get there
When you land at Shanghai Airport, the last thing you want is to work out how to get from the airport to The Bund. A private airport transfer takes the question away: a Haqqi Tours driver is at arrivals when you walk out, your vehicle is parked minutes away, and the cost of the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer was fixed on WhatsApp before you left home. There is no airport taxi queue, no meter running in traffic and no negotiating a fare in a language you may not speak.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Shanghai Airport to The Bund route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what The Bund is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Shanghai Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Shanghai Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre with Terminals 1 and 2 and a satellite; Hongqiao (SHA) is about 15 km west beside the high-speed rail station.
Airports feel bigger after a long flight, and Shanghai Airport is no exception. That is why your confirmation carries the exact meeting point for this airport, the driver's name and a phone number: when you walk out of arrivals you know where to look. The driver has been following your flight, so a late landing or a slow bag belt changes nothing about your Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer.
Searches for "PVG to The Bund" or "PVG airport transfer" land here for a reason: PVG is the airport code for Shanghai Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with The Bund.
Shanghai Airport to The Bund at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Shanghai Airport to The Bund, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Shanghai Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Shanghai Airport to The Bund?
Travellers searching for "Shanghai Airport to The Bund taxi cost" usually find a range rather than a number, because taxi fares depend on the meter, the hour and the route. Our private transfer gives you a single fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed on WhatsApp in advance, so the cost of getting from Shanghai Airport to The Bund is known before you land.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Shanghai Airport to The Bund per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to The Bund involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of The Bund, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Shanghai Airport to The Bund: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Shanghai Airport runs mainly into Shanghai itself: the Maglev reaches Longyang Road from Pudong Airport in 8 minutes and the metro continues from there; Hongqiao has Metro Lines 2 and 10. Each ends with a transfer and a walk with luggage, so a car from the terminal is the calm option, and Disneyland or a Hongqiao-to-Pudong hotel is a long drive either way. Reaching The Bund from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
If you are weighing the Shanghai Airport to The Bund options, think about the last kilometre. Trains and buses stop at stations; hotels are somewhere else. With a private transfer the driver takes the route that ends at your door, helps with the bags, and the price agreed on WhatsApp does not change if the trains are on strike or the road is slow.
About The Bund
The Bund is Shanghai's historic riverfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu district, about 45 km west of Pudong Airport. The Bund is Shanghai's most famous promenade, a curve of grand early 20th-century banks, trading houses and hotels in neoclassical and art deco styles facing the futuristic Lujiazui skyline across the Huangpu River. The Customs House with its clock tower and the domed former bank buildings recall the city's days as a treaty port. The raised riverside walkway is busiest at night, when both banks are illuminated and river boats glide past. Nanjing Road East begins here, and Yuyuan Garden and the old city are a short ride south. Arriving from the airport, you tunnel under the river from Pudong.
Things to do in The Bund
What to see in The Bund: Riverside promenade and Lujiazui views, Historic banks and the Customs House, Waibaidu Bridge, Huangpu River boat trips and Start of Nanjing Road East. Ask the driver which to do first on the drive from Shanghai Airport - they know the area, and the desk arranges transport for any of them later in your stay.
Shanghai itself is within reach for a day: Shanghai Disneyland, the Shanghai Museum and a Huangpu river cruise - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in The Bund
Where you stay in The Bund makes no difference to the price of the transfer, which is fixed for the whole vehicle. The places most travellers choose: Bund riverfront hotels, Around Nanjing Road East, North Bund and Near Yuyuan Garden - and any other address is fine too.
Zhongshan East No. 1 Road along the Bund has strict stopping rules, so drop-off is at your hotel's entrance or a side street; the promenade is crowded on evenings and holidays.
Meeting your driver at Shanghai Airport
Every airport is laid out differently, and Shanghai Airport is no exception: some airports have a fixed meeting point inside the terminal, some have a specific exit where drivers may wait, and at others the driver stands just beyond customs with a sign. Because of that we do not print one rule here. When we confirm your Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer on WhatsApp, we tell you exactly where your driver will be, with the driver's name and a phone number you can message the moment you land.
Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included (90 minutes at some airports), and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps your driver informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Shanghai Airport.
Our vehicles for the The Bund transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Child seats and booster seats are available on request - say the ages of the children when you book and we bring the right ones. Extra-large luggage, sports equipment and wheelchairs are all fine; just mention them so the right vehicle is sent.
Every vehicle is checked and cleaned between journeys, and the drivers know the hotels of The Bund and their side streets, so you are delivered to the right gate, not just the main road.
Who books the The Bund transfer
Who uses a private transfer from Shanghai Airport to The Bund? Couples who would rather not start a holiday in a taxi queue; families who need child seats and space for a pushchair; groups of six to thirteen who want to arrive together in one vehicle; business travellers with a meeting the same day; and travellers landing at night, when public transport is thin and a fixed price is worth more than ever. Every one of them books the same way - a WhatsApp message - and gets the same written confirmation.
If your trip continues beyond The Bund - a day trip, a second city, a port or a return to Shanghai Airport - the same desk arranges it in the same WhatsApp conversation, with the same fixed-price approach.
How to book your The Bund transfer
To book the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer, send us your flight details, your date, how many are travelling and where you are staying in The Bund - through the form here or straight on WhatsApp. We confirm the fixed price and the meeting arrangement in writing within minutes, and the same chat stays open for any change of plan before or during your trip.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Shanghai Airport
Say whether you land at Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA), 60 km apart; Pudong has Terminals 1 and 2 plus a satellite; send the hotel name in Chinese if you can.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Shanghai Airport is the quickest way to say you are through.
Tell us in advance about anything that affects the vehicle - child seats and ages, a wheelchair, skis, golf bags, a pushchair, extra suitcases - so the right car or van is sent to Shanghai Airport.
The Bund to Shanghai Airport: the return transfer
Most guests book the return at the same time: a The Bund to Shanghai Airport transfer from the hotel door, timed to your departure, with the same fixed-price approach. If your plans change during the trip, message the desk and the pickup time is adjusted.
Many guests book both directions together for a single confirmation with two times on it; if the return flight changes during the stay, one message moves the pickup to the new time.
More transfers from Shanghai Airport
The same fixed-price private service runs from Shanghai Airport to other places nearby. If your plans include more than one stop, or friends are staying elsewhere, these are the routes travellers most often combine with The Bund:
- Shanghai Airport to Hotel transfer
- Shanghai Airport to City Centre transfer
- Shanghai Airport to Beijing transfer
- Shanghai Airport to Disneyland transfer
- Shanghai Airport to Hangzhou transfer
- Shanghai Airport to Train station transfer
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for The Bund transfers
We run airport transfers in dozens of cities, and the Shanghai Airport to The Bund route follows the same simple promise as every other: one fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed in writing; a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals; a vehicle matched to your group and your luggage; and a desk that answers. It is the way we would want to arrive ourselves.
Pickup options and waiting time
When you book on WhatsApp, you choose one of two pickup options for your arrival:
- Flight tracking: your driver is at arrivals the minute your flight lands and waits for up to 60 minutes. If your flight lands at 2:00 pm, the driver is there at 2:00 pm.
- Fixed time (no tracking): your driver arrives at a time you choose and waits for up to 60 minutes from that time. Send us your flight number and we check its real landing times over the past 10 days to recommend the best pickup time.
At most airports the included waiting time is 60 minutes; at some it is 90 minutes. We confirm the exact waiting time for your airport when you book with us on WhatsApp. After that, the driver cannot wait longer: the fixed price is based on one hour of airport parking and the driver's time, and with more than 30 transfers a day, every booking is scheduled back to back.
With flight tracking, normal delays are covered. If your flight is delayed by more than 5 hours, we cannot guarantee a new pickup at the last minute, because the new arrival time is uncertain and other transfers are already scheduled. Message us as soon as the delay is announced: we always do our best to rearrange, but it depends on the number of bookings that day. With a fixed-time pickup, the time slot is reserved for you and cannot be changed on the day, even if your flight is delayed or something unexpected happens.
Two hours before your flight lands, we send you your driver's name and phone number on WhatsApp. If you are still in the air, the message will be waiting for you as soon as you switch on your phone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Arrivals with luggage — a private car from the door to the door
- Late-night and early-morning flights — booked ahead at a fixed price
- First-time visitors who do not know the city
Think twice if
- You travel alone on a tight budget and are happy with public transport
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Shanghai Airport?
At the place named in your confirmation: for Shanghai Airport that is either the airport's official meeting point or the arrivals exit, where the driver holds a board with your name. The message also gives the driver's number, so if you cannot see them a one-line WhatsApp sorts it in a moment.
How far is The Bund from Shanghai Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is The Bund like?
The Bund is Shanghai's historic riverfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu district, about 45 km west of Pudong Airport. The Bund is Shanghai's most famous promenade, a curve of grand early 20th-century banks, trading houses and hotels in neoclassical and art deco styles facing the futuristic Lujiazui skyline across the Huangpu River. The Customs House with its clock tower and the domed former bank buildings recall the city's days as a treaty port. The raised riverside walkway is busiest at night, when both banks are illuminated and river boats glide past. Nanjing Road East begins here, and Yuyuan Garden and the old city are a short ride south. Arriving from the airport, you tunnel under the river from Pudong.
Where do visitors stay in The Bund?
The usual choices: Bund riverfront hotels, Around Nanjing Road East, North Bund and Near Yuyuan Garden. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in The Bund?
The highlights are Riverside promenade and Lujiazui views, Historic banks and the Customs House, Waibaidu Bridge, Huangpu River boat trips and Start of Nanjing Road East. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in The Bund?
Zhongshan East No. 1 Road along the Bund has strict stopping rules, so drop-off is at your hotel's entrance or a side street; the promenade is crowded on evenings and holidays.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Shanghai Airport to The Bund?
For two or more people, or anyone with luggage, it usually is - and it is always more predictable. A taxi fare depends on the meter, the hour and the route; our Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer is one fixed price for the whole vehicle, confirmed on WhatsApp before you fly. You will see the exact figure for your group in the booking form on this page.
What is the best way to get from Shanghai Airport to The Bund?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in The Bund.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Shanghai Airport to The Bund?
The Maglev reaches Longyang Road from Pudong Airport in 8 minutes and the metro continues from there; Hongqiao has Metro Lines 2 and 10. Each ends with a transfer and a walk with luggage, so a car from the terminal is the calm option, and Disneyland or a Hongqiao-to-Pudong hotel is a long drive either way. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Shanghai Airport is delayed?
With flight tracking, your driver follows your real landing time and waits up to 60 minutes after you land (90 at some airports). If the delay is more than 5 hours, message us on WhatsApp as soon as it is announced: we always do our best to rearrange the Shanghai Airport to The Bund pickup, but a last-minute change cannot be promised, as it depends on the bookings that day.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers) and Minivan (1–7 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Private. The vehicle is yours alone from Shanghai Airport to The Bund, with no other passengers and no extra stops unless you ask for one. That is what makes the fixed price possible.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and up to 60 minutes of waiting after your flight lands (90 at some airports). There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Shanghai Airport to The Bund?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Shanghai Airport to The Bund transfer?
On WhatsApp or through the booking form here. Give the flight number, the date, the number of passengers and bags, and where you are staying in The Bund; the desk replies with a confirmation you can keep, and the same chat handles anything that changes later.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Shanghai Airport to The Bund route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from The Bund to Shanghai Airport as well?
Yes, and most guests do. Give us the departure flight and the hotel, and the desk sets a pickup time from The Bund with enough margin for check-in at Shanghai Airport. The return is the same fixed-price service, on the same confirmation if you book both together.
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